General objectives

According to the priority avian diseases identified by the Network, the Avian Diseases WG aims to contribute to the strengthening of surveillance, prevention, preparedness, response and recovery of eventual exotic avian diseases introduction in the Caribbean region; develop regional surveillance and control strategies for endemic avian diseases in the Caribbean; and encourage and support research studies on potential risk pathways for entry and spread of avian diseases in the Caribbean.

Creation date: May 2006 (April 2009)